Radiology Technologist-PRN
Company: Dean Health
Location: Saint Charles
Posted on: May 5, 2022
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Job Description:
SSM Health is looking for a PRN Radiology Technologist to cover
open shifts at our St. Charles Kisker Road Outpatient Center and
our Wentzville Outpatient Center. The office hours are Monday -
Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm, with procedures typically being on Tuesdays
and Thursdays. Closed on weekends and holidays. Takes x-rays of
designated parts of the human body for diagnostic purposes and
provides support for the imaging department. This position only
performs plain films and fluoro. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES *
Explains procedures to patient to ensure understanding. Provides
appropriate educational material.
* Transports patients to and from clinical areas and verifies
patient identity according to policies and procedures. Assists
technologists with preparing patient for radiology exam by
positioning the patient for the procedure.
* Assists technologists with filing, delivering and retrieving
patient reports and charts, matching films to folders, and delivery
of reports to patient units/physicians.
* Follows radiation safety procedures and guidelines. Prevents
patient from being exposed to unnecessary radiation.
* Prepares and administers contrast media and medications within
the accepted scope of practice and applicable state and federal
regulations.
* Observes patient during procedure and reports abnormal activity.
Monitors protocols and recommends updates or refinements as
warranted.
* Ensures prompt submission of high-quality of all images and
documents sent to PACS (image quality, correct lead markers and
patient data/history).
* Ensures equipment is properly functioning. Reports potential
problems or equipment malfunction to appropriate personnel.
Lock/tag out equipment if appropriate.
* Assists in maintaining a clean, and orderly department to include
procedure rooms, storage areas, dressing rooms, film storage area
and any other areas in department.
* May perform limited CT procedures in emergent situations when CT
Technologist is not on site.
* Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
* Performs other duties as assigned. EDUCATION * Associate's degree
EXPERIENCE * No experience required PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS *
Constant standing and walking.
* Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near
(20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more).
* Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through
oral communication.
* Frequent use of hearing to distinguish body sounds and/or hear
alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
* Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing
0-25 lbs.
* Frequent lifting/moving of patients.
* Frequent reaching, gripping and keyboard use/data entry.
* Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing
25-50 lbs.
* Occasional use of vision to identify and distinguish colors.
* Occasional bending, stooping, squatting, twisting and repetitive
foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
* Rare kneeling and sitting. SSM Health is looking for a PRN
Radiology Technologist to cover open shifts at our St. Charles
Kisker Road Outpatient Center and our Wentzville Outpatient Center.
The office hours are Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm, with
procedures typically being on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Closed on
weekends and holidays. Takes x-rays of designated parts of the
human body for diagnostic purposes and provides support for the
imaging department. This position only performs plain films and
fluoro.
Keywords: Dean Health, Saint Charles , Radiology Technologist-PRN, Healthcare , Saint Charles, Missouri
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